Our People are our Most Essential Asset!

Hanlex Construction employs highly experienced and qualified construction professionals with extensive expertise in a variety of industry sectors. Our broad proficiencies allow us to transform our clients’ vision into a reality. From the office, our project coordinators and administrative staff provide continual support to the field personnel, superintendents, and project managers every step of the way. Together, as a team, we are focused on providing exceptional client services in the commercial construction marketplace.

HANS PISTOR, President

Hans has led Hanlex Construction since 2003 and brings nearly 25 years of construction industry experience to the company. After earning his Bachelor’s Degree in business economics in Johannesburg, South-Africa, he began his construction career as a project manager overseeing interior finishes at one of the largest interior construction companies in South-Africa. Utilizing his skills as a detailed orientated construction manager, he succeeded in turning this newly formed company into the largest and most prominent interior construction company. Hans became widely known for his attention to detail and professional workmanship. This status enabled him to further accelerate his career which eventually led him to relocate to the United States in 2003 to take over the management of Hanlex Construction. He has used his vast experience to rapidly improve Hanlex Construction’s reputation as a preferred ground-up commercial construction, remodeling, and tenant build-out general contractor throughout Florida and other southern states. Hans’ positive attitude towards life, combined with his commitment and work ethic, are the cornerstones of his many achievements. His personal business philosophy is ‘do it right the first time’.

JEREMY ANDERSON, Vice President

Jeremy is a licensed Professional Engineer in the State of Florida with 18 years of experience in the construction industry. He has extensive technical and leadership credentials from projects associated with all stages of the land development and construction processes. He has had the privilege of working with numerous national commercial clients managing teams of contractors, architects, and civil engineers. Also, Jeremy has extensive public speaking experience working through the hearing processes associated with land development entitlements, architectural review boards, comprehensive land use amendments, rezones and more. Jeremy has a strong background of judiciously navigating through these hearing processes, as well as environmental regulations, ADA codes and OSHA safety requirements while maintaining high quality controls and exceeding time expectations.

MICHAEL CARUSO, Director of Construction

Michael has extensive experience in the areas of operations, finance, staff management, business development and project management within the commercial, industrial, health care, residential, retail land development and construction sectors. He is dedicated to quality and customer satisfaction and has a record of improving efficiency, productivity and profitability through automation and consistently looks for ways of improving processes and controlling costs. He is a resourceful leader with strong organizational skills and experience working with fortune 500 companies as well as a proficient liaison between owners, architects, municipalities, as well as local, state and federal regulatory agencies to ensure compliance through proper permitting and inspections. Michael has additional credentials working with remediation of hazardous wastes such as mold, fuel tanks, pesticides, PCB’s and heavy metals.

DICK ATKINS
Project Manager

Dick joined Hanlex Construction in 1994. His role has expanded over his 21 years with the company and he quickly moved up into senior leadership. Dick has extensive commercial construction experience overseeing new construction, remodeling and expansion projects. He nurtures all his projects with great care and skill. Working at a quick pace, which is typical for these projects, his many years of experience in the construction industry complements his outstanding performance, by completing these projects with precision and on time.

TERRY BINDER
Project Superintendent

Terry joined our team in 2000 and has proven himself to be invaluable. He has more than 30 years of commercial and residential construction experience in on all types of projects. Terry has worked extensively in new ground-up construction, renovations, rebuilds and tenant build-outs for numerous industries such as health care facilities including hospitals, labs, and doctor’s offices as well as restaurants, retail spaces, strip centers and office buildings. His aptitude and work ethic strengthens Hanlex’s ability to produce quality projects.

GREG KOTOFSKY
Project Superintendent

Greg has more than 26 years of experience in the construction industry. Since joining the Hanlex Construction team in 2010, he has proven to be a very resourceful Project Superintendent. Greg supervises a variety of project types from tenant build-outs, renovations, and rebuilds to brand new construction. Greg’s projects have included numerous industries such medical facilities, restaurants, strip centers and retail stores. He is thorough and driven to ensure a quality finished product.

OUR FIELD EMPLOYEES

The well-rounded experiences of our field employees are key in making Hanlex Construction competitive on build-out and renovation projects. Some of their talents include: framing, drywall, flooring, acoustical ceilings, doors, and hardware as well as superior know-how in the execution of extensive demolition projects.